What’s been happening: Racing mourns Ian Balding and Diane Crump – plus news on Forever Young and Frankie Dettori
Last week was marked by the loss of significant racing figures from both sides of the Atlantic – while Breeders’ Cup Classic winner is named Japanese Horse of the Year
Diane Crump: It took ten years for the sport to open up and start using women regularly
FROM THE ARCHIVE: The racing world is mourning pioneering former jockey Diane Crump, who died last week at the age of 77. In October 2023, as part of our regular What They’re Thinking series, we spoke to the woman who in 1969 became the first professional woman rider to take part in a US pari-mutuel race
This one goes up to 11: Meet Sharp Warning, the winningmost horse in North America in 2025
Owner-trainer Kayla Warren talks about the eight-year-old gelding who racked up a series of wins far from the bright lights at Turf Paradise and on the Rocky Mountain fair circuit
Saudi Cup entries: Forever Young heads star-studded cast for world’s richest race
Defending champion Forever Young heads the usual stellar list of names put forward for this year's Saudi Cup, which will take place at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh on Saturday, February 14.
‘Calandagan gave me the greatest moment’ – Francis-Henri Graffard on his annus mirabilis
JA McGrath talks to the French trainer who conquered the globe with his horses in 2025, winning major races at the highest level in four countries
Irish Stallion Trail 2026: Showcasing the best of Irish bloodstock as over 30 stud farms open their doors
A who’s who of Irish breeding will be available to the public at Irish Thoroughbred Marketing’s hugely popular annual initiative, which takes place on January 16-17
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 04 January 2026
| Horses | Ka Ying Rising NZL |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Into Mischief USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | Ryan Moore |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
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Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
